Royals Rookie Jac Caglianone Posts First MLB Multi-Hit Game vs White Sox

Kansas City Royals rookie Jac Caglianone has shown promising power and hitting ability since his promotion to the major leagues, recently posting his first multi-hit game against the Chicago White Sox. Selected sixth overall in the 2024 amateur draft, Caglianone impressed with a .322 average, 15 home runs, and 56 RBIs in the minors before making his MLB debut, where he has demonstrated great contact and poise despite a slow start at the plate. At 6-foot-5 and 250 pounds, he possesses elite power, with an 80-grade light tower power rating and a hard-hit rate significantly above the major league average, making him a legitimate home run threat. However, concerns remain about his high chase rate—his tendency to swing at pitches outside the strike zone—which was 42% in college and though improved to 34% in Triple-A, could limit his overall production in the majors. Royals manager Matt Quatraro expressed confidence in Caglianone’s ability to adjust and handle the pressures of major league pitching. With his combination of raw power and areas for improvement, Caglianone is viewed as a high-upside, boom-or-bust player who could become one of baseball’s most exciting rookies if he refines his plate discipline.